In Anambra State, suspected cultists have once again struck, claiming the life of a middle-aged man at the UNIZIK temporary site junction in Awka, the state capital. According to reports from the Spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the victim, identified as “Nwanayoeze” by residents, was […]
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Soludo breaks fast with Muslim community leaders in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, recently hosted Muslim community leaders to break the Ramadan fast for the year 2024. Led by Alhaji Sani Ejoh, Vice President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam Anambra branch, the Muslim leaders were welcomed by Governor Soludo at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia. Following the fast-breaking […]
Federal Government Has Added An Additional Public Holiday To Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr
A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako says the federal government has approved Thursday, April 11, as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed the government’s decision and extended congratulations to Muslims for successfully […]
Two Killed, Over 50 Livestock Dead In Taraba Accident.
A heavy duty vehicle conveying livestock was involved in an accident along the Jalingo-Wukari Expressway in Jalingo, Taraba State, on Saturday night, killing two passengers and over 50 livestock on the spot. The vehicle departed Ganye in Adamawa State and was headed for Lokpanta Cattle Market in Abia State before […]
Three feared killed in Anambra cult clash
There are rumours that at least three people were killed in Awka, Anambra State capital on Sunday as a result of ongoing cult war among cultists in the city. Though the locations of two of the three attacks were not made known, but an eyewitness told Newsmen that one of […]
Omobayo Godwins Inaugurated As Edo Deputy Governor
Omobayo Godwins has been inaugurated as the Edo Deputy Governor, hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly. The 37-year-old who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief Judge of Edo State Justice Daniel Okungbowa. In a […]
Edo Assembly Impeaches Philip Shaibu As Deputy Governor.
The political atmosphere in Edo State took a new shape on Monday when the state’s House of Assembly impeached embattled Philip Shaibu as deputy governor, ending a long-drawn drama between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki. He was impeached during the House’s plenary session in Benin City, the Edo State capital […]
Nigeria Must Invest Heavily In The North To Overcome Insecurity, Poverty – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election Peter Obi says the country needs to tackle the devastating effects of poverty and insecurity in the northern region of Nigeria through agriculture and industrial revolution. Obi said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir […]
CBN stops use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria has written to all banks in Nigeria to stop the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans. It disclosed this in a circular titled “The use of foreign-currency-denominated collaterals for naira loans” with ref number: BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/017/004. The circular was signed by the apex […]
IG assures Nigerians of adequate security Ahead Of Eid-el-Fit Cerebrations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has assured all citizens and residents in the country that the Nigeria Police Force has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of every individual during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. While facilitating Muslims on the Eid-el-Fitr, Egbetokun urged the general public to adhere […]